Universal Studios Japan & nara Deer Park
“6 nights in Osaka, Japan — Land, settle into the riverside ryokan, then dive into Osaka's neon food heartland.”
6 nights in Osaka, Japan, mapped out day by day through Osaka, Nara and Kyoto — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 6 days.
Good to know
- Best season
- 12-18 May
- Pace
- Busy, back-to-back plans
- Where you sleep
- Riverside ryokan, Uptown
- Getting around
- Trains, transit, and walking
- Length
- 6 days
- Budget
- €1,060
Loved on Google
- Kansai International Airport4.1(24K)
- Dotonbori Terrace4.7(280)
- Ebisu Bridge4.3(5K)
- Tombori River Cruise (Tazaemon Bridge Pier)4.4(2.5K)
- Universal Citywalk Osaka4.3(8.8K)
- Super Nintendo World4.5(5.6K)
via Google
The trip, day by day
- 1
Arrival & Dotonbori Street-Food Tour
Arrive at KIX, transfer to the Riverside ryokan in UptownCheck in and freshen upEvening guided Dotonbori street-food crawlSample takoyaki, okonomiyaki and kushikatsuSee the Glico running man and Ebisu Bridge at nightNightcap along the Dotonbori canal - 2
Universal Studios Japan
Early breakfast and train to Universal CityEnter Super Nintendo World at openingRide Mario Kart and Hollywood Dream coasterExplore The Wizarding World of Harry PotterLunch inside the parkEvening parade and park finale - 3
Nara Deer Park Day Trip
Train to Nara (approx. 45 min)Feed the bowing deer with shika senbei crackersVisit Todai-ji and the Great BuddhaStroll Nara Park and Kasuga-taisha shrineWander Naramachi merchant districtReturn to Osaka for dinner - 4
Kyoto Day Tour
Early train to KyotoFushimi Inari's thousand torii gatesKinkaku-ji Golden PavilionArashiyama bamboo groveExplore Gion geisha districtReturn to Osaka in the evening - 5
Sake Brewery Visit
Morning trip to a traditional sake breweryGuided brewing tour and tasting flightLearn about koji, rice polishing and fermentationLunch at a local izakayaAfternoon at Osaka Castle and its parkEvening exploring Shinsekai and Tsutenkaku - 6
Kuromarket & Departure
Breakfast at Kuromon Ichiba MarketFresh seafood and final street-food tastingsLast-minute souvenir shopping in NambaCheck out of the ryokanTransfer to KIX for return flight
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Arrival & Dotonbori Street-Food Tour
Land, settle into the riverside ryokan, then dive into Osaka's neon food heartland. Arrive at KIX, transfer to the Riverside ryokan in Uptown and Check in and freshen up.
- Flights
- €298
- Stay
- €762
- Per night
- €177
Estimates — the booking site shows the real price.
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Universal Studios Japan
A full high-energy day at Universal Studios, Osaka. Early breakfast and train to Universal City and Enter Super Nintendo World at opening.
Nara Deer Park Day Trip
Free-roaming deer, giant Buddha and ancient temples in nearby Nara. Train to Nara (approx. 45 min) and Feed the bowing deer with shika senbei crackers.
Kyoto Day Tour
Temples, torii gates and geisha districts on a packed Kyoto day. Early train to Kyoto and Fushimi Inari's thousand torii gates.
Sake Brewery Visit
A deep dive into sake craft plus a relaxed Osaka afternoon. Morning trip to a traditional sake brewery and Guided brewing tour and tasting flight.
Kuromarket & Departure
Last bites at Kuromon Market before flying home. Breakfast at Kuromon Ichiba Market and Fresh seafood and final street-food tastings.
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